Quarterback Calzones
- 1 (48 ounce) packagefrozen dinner rolls, dough thawed
- 1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 cup finely chopped green pepper
- 13 cup chopped ripe olives (optional)
- 32 pepperoni slices
- vegetable oil
- For each calzone, press two dinner rolls together.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 6-in.
- x 3-1/2-in.
- oval.
- Spread 1/4 cup sauce to within 1/2 inches of edge.
- Top with 1/4 cup cheese, 1 tablespoon green pepper, 1 to 2 teaspoons olives if desired and 4 pepperoni slices.
- Press two more rolls together and roll into a slightly larger oval.
- Place over filling; firmly press edges to seal.
- Cut another roll in half and roll out to 1/8-in.
- thickness.
- Cut a 3-in.
- x 1/4-in.
- strip.
- Place lengthwise down center of calzone.
- To form laces, cut four 1-in.
- x 1/8-in.
- strips; place across center strip.
- Cut two 4-in.
- x 1/4-in.
- pieces of dough.
- Place one across each end of calzone, curving to form a crescent shape.
- Transfer to a greased baking sheet.
- Lightly brush tops with oil.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes.
- Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 16-17 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cut calzones in half before serving.
- Yield: 8 calzones.
rolls, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, green pepper, chopped ripe olives, pepperoni, vegetable oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/quarterback-calzones-344438 (may not work)